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Make It Matter
MatterHackers Filament: Buyer’s Guide

A favorite in the 3D printing world, MatterHackers' filament is worth checking out. Discover their extensive catalog!

by Daniel DeNeve
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Expanded Printing
Rosa3D Launches Foaming PLA and TPU That Expand as They Print for Lighter Parts

Polish filament manufacturer Rosa3D has launched two new foaming filaments: PLA LW Aero and TPU Flex LW. Both rely on active foaming chemistry – a blowing agent embedded in the filament – to expand the extrusion at printing temperatures.

by Matthew Mensley
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Rock Solid
Overture3D’s New Rock PLA Wood Series: The “Wood” Filament That’s Actually Made With Stone

Overture3D says it's new Rock PLA series replicates organic grain patterns using marble dust for a clean, hassle-free print.

by Jonny Edge
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Beige Is Back
Noctua Fans Rejoice: Prusa Unveils Color-Matched Prusament PLA

Prusa Research's first-ever brand-matched filament is just the beginning with more brand collaborations already in the pipeline.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Momentum Is with Fillamentum
Fillamentum Filament Buyer’s Guide

Fillamentum offers many more filaments beyond the usual PLA and ABS. Check out this guide on all of the options and when to use them.

by Ian Mitchell
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Stay Supported
3D Printer Support Material: Which One to Use for My Project?

Supports are a frustrating but necessary part of 3D printing. Save time and effort by picking the right 3D printer support material for your project.

by Hironori Kondo
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One Filament to Rule Them All
What Is PLA? – 3D Printing Materials Simply Explained

PLA is by far the most popular FDM 3D printing material. Get down to business with this quick rundown of its ideal print settings and applications.

by Hironori Kondo
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Glow Up
The ‘Brightest’ Glow-in-the-Dark Filament? Prusa Launches PETG Ultraglow

Prusa’s streak of novel filament releases continues with new Prusament PETG Ultraglow, a super-luminescent, yet super-abrasive, material they claim is the “brightest on the market”.

by Matthew Mensley
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Is PLA Actually Biodegrable?

The most popular 3D printing material, PLA, is said to biodegrade. Read on to learn how PLA is made, whether PLA is biodegradable, and more!

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ABS-olutely Amazing!
MatterHackers Build Series ABS Filament Review

Printing with budget ABS seems like a bad idea, especially given it's fickle nature. So it's a good thing MatterHackers offers a quality ABS for a reasonable price. Does it hold up to their claims? Let's find out!

by Emmett Grames
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Basic Budgeting
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament Review

So you're thinking about trying out some AmazonBasics PETG filament? We don't blame you, the prices are close to unbeatable, but does this material really stand up to Amazon's claims? Find out!

by Emmett Grames
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Put to the Test
We Tested Fillamentum’s New Recycled PETG, It Didn’t Feel Like an Eco-Compromise

We spent three months print-testing the new rePETG Loopfill to see if recycled waste can deliver the strength, clarity, and printability we expect from PETG.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Filament Previously Known as Purple
‘Blood of My Enemies’ Red’ Is a Real Filament Name, but They Get Weirder

In a world with an ever-growing roster of filaments, it's not easy for them to stand out. One way to do it? Adding a splash of dramatic or witty flair with a goofy, eye-catching name.

by Moira Daly
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Circular Engineering Materials
How This New High-Strength Nylon Filament is Born From Industrial MJF Powder Waste

By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Official Brand Match
Not Just Another Green: Prusa Launches Škoda Green Filament Collaboration

Prusa partners with Škoda Auto to release "Electric" and "Emerald" greens to your 3D printer in both PLA and PETG.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Industrial Sustainability
New Bio HT PLA Offers the Elusive Combo: Industrial Strength & Sustainability

Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Hauntingly Bold Prints
Prusament Sinks Its Teeth Into Halloween With New “Blood Red” Filament

Prusa’s latest hue taps into the darker side of design – just in time for Halloween’s creative chaos or pre-season Christmas cheer.

by Jonny Edge
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Drip Drop
Fillamentum Kicks Off Halloween with Limited Edition ‘Witch Please!’ Filament Drop

Limited to just 300 spools, this layer-hiding purple glitter filament is the first of many limited “drops” to come from the Fillamentum.

by Matthew Mensley
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